"Simple Life" is a song recorded by Canadian country music singer

Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson (born April 30, 1971) is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Johnson co-wrote Chely Wright's 1999 single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in Sep ...

. It was released in November 2003 as the third single from her album '' Dress Rehearsal''. The song was also her fifth entry on two U.S. singles charts, peaking at number 13 on ''

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'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now

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) and number 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was written by Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey and Hillary Lindsey.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the production has an "earthy, organic feel, infused with dobro, mandolin and some tasty guitar work." She calls Johnson's voice "effervescent" and "full of passion and verve."''

'', December 6, 2003, Vol. 115, No. 49, Page 36.

Music video

The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in early 2004.

Chart positions

"Simple Life" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 29, 2003.

Year-end charts

References

{{Carolyn Dawn Johnson 2003 singles 2003 songs Carolyn Dawn Johnson songs Song recordings produced by Dann Huff Songs written by Chris Lindsey Songs written by Hillary Lindsey Songs written by Aimee Mayo Songs written by Troy Verges Arista Nashville singles Music videos directed by Steven Goldmann